It is close enough to Veteran’s Day, I can still post the Code of Conduct I started working on a couple of years ago. It is based on the Code of Conduct I had to memorize as a midshipman at the Naval Academy, adapted to the life of a Christian.
It has two versions. The first is for husbands and fathers:
Code of Conduct
Article I: I am an Christian husband and father, fighting in the forces which guard my family and our way of life. I give my life to their defense.
Article II: I will never surrender. As my family leader, I will never surrender the members of my family while they still have the means to resist.
Article III: If the enemy attempts to capture me, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to aid others to escape his grasp. I will not compromise nor make any agreement with the lies of the enemy.
Article IV: If a family member becomes a prisoner of the enemy, I will keep faith with him or her. I will give not take part in any action which might be harmful to my family. Since I am senior, I will take command. I will obey God and will back Him up in every way.
Article V: When questioned about my faith, I am required to give a ready answer for the hope that lies within me. I will answer further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my God and family or harmful to the faith.
Article VI: I will never forget that I am a Christian husband and father, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made me free. I will trust in my God and in the saving blood of His Son, Jesus Christ.
The second is for singles:
Article I: I am an Christian warrior, fighting in the forces which guard my faith and our way of life. I give my life to their defense.
Article II: I will never surrender. If I am a leader, I will never surrender the brothers and sisters under my care while we still have the means to resist.
Article III: If the enemy attempts to capture me, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to aid others to escape his grasp. I will not compromise nor make any agreement with the lies of the enemy.
Article IV: If a fellow Christian becomes a prisoner of the enemy, I will keep faith with him or her. I will give not take part in any action which might be harmful to the Church. If I am the most mature Christian, I will take command. I will obey God and will back Him up in every way.
Article V: When questioned about my faith, I am required to give a ready answer for the hope that lies within me. I will answer further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my God or harmful to the faith.
Article VI: I will never forget that I am a Christian warrior, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made me free. I will trust in my God and in the saving blood of His Son, Jesus Christ.
– George
Outstanding, George!
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